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ET03 PKJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 150,382 miles

Front slight play in both track control arms

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em light on

exhaust corroded slight weep of gases , heat shield loose over rear silencer

info display indicates fault with brake lamp , brake lamp does work

Fail 25 Apr 2017 150,382 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front slight play in both track control arms

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded slight weep of gases , heat shield loose over rear silencer

info display indicates fault with brake lamp , brake lamp does work

Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc surface rusty

Nearside Rear indy bulb pale

brake fluid below max

oil residue

Fail 25 Apr 2016 146,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc surface rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,118 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear bushers slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,694 miles

steering lock indicator lamp shows fault on dashboard

Fail 21 Jun 2013 134,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

steering lock indicator lamp shows fault on dashboard

Pass 18 May 2012 126,359 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,879 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,361 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,016 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 92,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,382 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split on wall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,608 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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ET03 PKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET03 PKJ registered?

ET03 PKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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